Derry City & Strabane District Council

01/09/2026

The law about fireworks is clear - it is illegal to possess, sell, handle or use fireworks if you do not have a licence. You can be fined up to £5,000 for breaking the law.

Stay safe and make sure you only buy fireworks from a licensed seller and that you are licensed to use them.

Get more information about fireworks licensing at https://orlo.uk/5RPug

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🚦 Traffic and Travel Advice – Big weekend of sport this weekend🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏊‍♂️

The city is getting ready for a fantastic weekend of major sporting action, with the European Triathlon Cup, hosted by NorthWest Triathlon Club on Saturday September 5th followed by the Waterside Half Marathon, hosted by Council on Sunday September 6th.

Both events will involve road closures and traffic management measures across the city, so motorists are advised to plan ahead, allow extra time for journeys and check the travel information before setting off.

📍 European Triathlon Cup – Saturday 5 September
👉 Traffic & travel advice: https://shorturl.at/YMu3W
📍 Waterside Half Marathon – Sunday 6 September
👉 Traffic & travel advice: https://shorturl.at/7bfoQ

We’ll be sharing further updates and reminders throughout the week to help everyone plan their journeys.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we get ready to welcome thousands of athletes and spectators to the city.

Let’s look forward to a brilliant weekend of sport! 💪🏆

01/09/2026

Important race day information for anyone taking part in the Waterside Half Marathon this Sunday morning in Ebrington.

01/09/2026

📣September's Governance and Strategic Planning Committee Meeting will take place this afternoon:

🕓 4.00pm
📍 Guildhall, Derry

The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person, or viewed live via Derry City and Strabane District Council's YouTube channel.

📑 Committee papers are available here: https://meetings.derrycityandstrabanedistrict.com/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=183&MId=2441&Ver=4

01/09/2026

🚀 Looking for your next career opportunity?

Join us at the Cross Border Job Fair and connect directly with employers from a range of sectors across the region. Explore vacancies, discover career pathways, and get practical advice to help you take the next step in your employment journey.

📅 Tuesday 8 September 2026
🕚 11.00am – 2.00pm
📍 The Ebrington Hotel

🤝 BSL and ISL interpreters will be available from 11.00am to 12.30pm to support attendees with hearing impairments.

For more information: www.derrystrabane.com/cross-border-jobs-fair

31/08/2026

Please note that the Spamount Recycling site will remain closed today due to operational issues. We apologise for any inconvenience and would advise users to access alternative facilities at Strahans Road and Plumbridge until the site can reopen.

30/08/2026

🌞 August Bank Holiday Service Update 🌞
Planning your Bank Holiday weekend? Here's a quick reminder that bin collections and Recycling Centres will operate as normal on Monday 31 August as well as over the weekend. Please continue to leave your bins out as usual and remember to recycle responsibly.
✅ Leisure Centres open as normal
✅ Guildhall and Tower Museum open as normal
✅ Parks and greenways open throughout the weekend

For the latest service information, please visit www.derrystrabane.com/bankholidayhours

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30/08/2026

✨ Your district. Your community. Your stories. Take a look at Your Derry Strabane and find out what is happening across our vibrant district, from events and initiatives to local success stories.

💙 Read now at www.derrystrabane.com/YourDerryStrabane

29/08/2026

🧼The Quality of your Household Waste Matters 🧼

A few wrong items can contaminate the quality of an entire bin and in some cases prevent it from being emptied.🚫

ℹ️Before you pop something in your black bin, ask yourself - is there another bin I can put this in?

Here's a few examples:

🤔A yogurt has gone 'off' - should I just put the whole thing into the black bin?
❌ No, you should put the food contents into your brown bin and the plastic pot into the blue bin 🩵

🤔 I've only a small amount of food waste - should I just put it into the black bin? ❌No, all food waste, no matter how little you have, should lovingly go into you brown bin 🤎

🤔 Should I put my broken toaster into the black bin? ❌No - these should be taken to your nearest recycling centre where they can be recycled 🏢

🤔 Should I put my used or broken v**e into the black bin? ❌No - these should be taken to your nearest recycling centre as they can cause fires 🏢

See what items should (and shouldn't) go into your household bin at https://tinyurl.com/4wr9vs6e

Thank you for recycling.